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Backing Zelensky's warning on North Korean troops

Published July 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTC

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Zelensky’s alert about North Korean soldiers should be taken seriously. Ukraine’s intelligence services have a track record of accurate warnings, and the threat fits a pattern of deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. For Russia, deploying up to 30,000 trained North Korean troops could help stabilize its offensive operations, especially as it struggles with high casualty rates. For Ukraine, this means a potentially larger and more resilient enemy force. Western allies must act quickly—both to verify the intelligence and to provide Ukraine with the long-range weapons and air defense systems needed to counter any troop influx. Ignoring the warning risks emboldening further escalation. North Korea’s involvement also serves as a reminder that the conflict is not just about Ukraine and Russia; it involves a coalition of authoritarian states challenging global security.